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hgmckay

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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:04 pm Post subject: WoodComp Prop

I have an Allegro 2000 ELSA. The prop on the plane is a  WoodComp, three blade Klassic 63" propeller. This is the original prop. I have  370 hours on the Airplane and prop. I hanger and fly out of a grass strip here  in NC. As a result of being on a grass strip I need to clean my prop quite  frequently to remove bug juice, and grass clippings (from the mower, not the  prop). I clean the prop with Simple Green cleaner and water. There is leading  edge tape on the blades. I am developing a discoloration on the surface of the  outer surface of the blades that resembles "water marks"(for lack of a better  definition). I cannot remove them. Attached is a photo. I don't know what is  causing this, or if it is a problem. Has anyone else had this occur on a  Woodcomp prop or similar prop?

  

 Hugh McKay

 Allegro 2000

 Rotax 912 UL

 N661WW

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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject: WoodComp Prop

That's strange.  Maybe something in the Simple Green, or chemicals used to spray the runway?

  

 I use plain water for minor cleaning.  For a lot of bugs I use Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover, with an occasional car wax application.  It'd be interesting to try a mild polishing compound on your prop to see if it removes whatever is on the surface (assuming just waxing it doesn't take care of it).

  

 We're at about 740 hours and the prop is still black and glossy. (with some occasional dressing of nicks and polishing scratches)

  

 ...Brad.

  

 N1208P - Bismarck ND

  

  

  

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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:45 pm Post subject: WoodComp Prop

Do those marks extend underneath the leading edge tape?

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